K.K. Martin was a founding member, lead guitarist, singer and songwriter for 80's-era band A La Carte. The group gained considerable renown as one of the most in-demand groups on the then-vibrant Sunset Strip music scene. Exposed in the womb to the music of Jimmie Rodgers. Robert Johnson and Hank Williams, he began touring with his parents at age 10. K.K. was transplanted to California in 1969 and cut his teeth on the local L.A. rock scene at age 16, landing a brief stint with the Albert Collins backup band. Martin has performed with a Who's-Who in the music business including Eric Burdon, Booker T, Rick Derringer, Johnny Winters, Blondie, and currently, Lester Chambers of famed R&B/Soul group The Chambers Brothers. K.K. was a recipient of "Outstanding Blues Artist" at the 9th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards in 1999. In the last decade, Louisiana native Martin has reconnected with his Blues roots. He toured with Lester Chambers of the 60's Chambers Brothers fame, recording a project with Lester called "Blues for Sale". Martin has continued to play extensively throughout L.A. and Orange County as a solo act, and will be performing at Real Blues Festival 2 in May of this year.
K.K. MARTIN - UPCOMING LIVE SHOWS AND SPECIAL EVENTS ITINERARY
Aug. 7 (Sun.)THE GASLAMP Long Beach, CA
Sept. 17 (Sat.) THE COACH HOUSE San Juan Capistrano, CA Sept. 30 (Fri.) KERN RIVER BLUES FEST Kernville, CA
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